Action Hero in IOS

Defeat the gangsters

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

74/100

Action Hero is a charming throwback to the era of stick-figure flash games. It’s a rhythm-based runner where you time your attacks and jumps to clear out enemies while running through stylized environments. The simplicity is its greatest strength; you can pick it up and play with just one hand.

The music is catchy and keeps you in the flow of the action. While it doesn't have the depth of a full console game, it’s a perfect example of the 'coffee-break' game. It’s stylish, fast, and satisfyingly difficult as you progress through the levels. It captures that feeling of being an unstoppable action star with just a few taps.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.13Fri May 08 2020

- Support for the latest iOS

Hope you enjoy! And thanks to all fans who've stood by Donut Games all these years.


Be the action hero in this stylish COMIC STRIP adventure!

Feel the adrenaline pumping as you run from wagon to wagon on top of a speeding train, stopping the GANGSTERS from taking over the city.

Put your reflexes to the test and avoid flying glass bottles, dynamite sticks, boxes and other dangers that come whizzing through the air!

Do you have what it takes to become an ACTION HERO?

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GAME FEATURES:

- Adrenaline pumping action

- Classic comic book-style bubbles & art

- Fast, responsive multi-touch support

- Achievements

- Orchestral action flick-style music

- Donut Games' Collectors Icon #15

TECH FEATURES:

- Game Center support

- MFi controller support

- ION Arcade controller support

- Universal App (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch)

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Enjoy another Donut Games release!


Requires iOSΒ 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPodΒ touch.

Be the action hero in this stylish COMIC STRIP adventure!

Feel the adrenaline pumping as you run from wagon to wagon on top of a speeding train, stopping the GANGSTERS from taking over the city.

Put your reflexes to the test and avoid flying glass bottles, dynamite sticks, boxes and other dangers that come whizzing through the air!

Do you have what it takes to become an ACTION HERO?

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

GAME FEATURES:

- Adrenaline pumping action

- Classic comic book-style bubbles & art

- Fast, responsive multi-touch support

- Achievements

- Orchestral action flick-style music

- Donut Games' Collectors Icon #15

TECH FEATURES:

- Game Center support

- MFi controller support

- ION Arcade controller support

- Universal App (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch)

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Enjoy another Donut Games release!


Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 with 23 Counts
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Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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In Action Hero, you take on the role of a stick-man protagonist in a series of high-octane levels. Timing is everything as you leap over obstacles and strike down enemies in your path. With its minimalist art style and smooth animations, the game focuses on pure reflex-based gameplay. Progress through different 'movie sets' and see how long you can survive the ever-increasing speed of the action.

Features

1

Intuitive one-touch controls

2

Cinematic stick-man art style

3

Multiple themed environments

4

Increasing difficulty levels

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Yes, you can unlock different outfits and weapon skins as you complete levels and earn higher scores.

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